Senior AP Specialist: SAP Growth & Cross-State Impact

Parpacific; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Par Pacific in Houston is seeking a Senior Accounts Payable Specialist to manage the full AP cycle within a growth-focused energy company. The role involves accurate invoice entry, issue resolution, and collaboration with vendors and procurement teams.

You will learn SAP and VIM Open Text, support month-end close, produce AP reports, and contribute to process improvements while maintaining internal controls and policy compliance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of accounts payable or shared service experience.
• Proficiency in English with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability and willingness to learn industry-specific terminology and processes.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word; experience with complex spreadsheets.
• Experience with SAP, VIM Open Text, or similar ERP systems preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively across departments.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and timely entry of invoices including resolution of complex transactions through troubleshooting and root cause identification.
• Work interactively with all P2P stakeholders (vendors, procurement, business contacts).
• Provide guidance and training to junior accounts payable staff, fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment, as needed.
• Generate and analyze accounts payable reports, providing insights and recommendations for process improvements.
• Assist with month-end close activities and ad-hoc finance projects as needed.
• Perform account analysis and reconciliation.
• Own the creation, distribution, and analysis of KPIs and data requests.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and company policies.
• Provide backup support for cash clearing activities, as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

English proficiency

Interpersonal communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

SAP

VIM Open Text

Job description

Par Pacific in Houston is seeking a Senior Accounts Payable Specialist to manage the full AP cycle within a growth-focused energy company. The role involves accurate invoice entry, issue resolution, and collaboration with vendors and procurement teams.

You will learn SAP and VIM Open Text, support month-end close, produce AP reports, and contribute to process improvements while maintaining internal controls and policy compliance.